4 d. ago FAA cancels new air traffic control project for Anchorage international airport, with little explanation

FAA cancels new air traffic control project for Anchorage international airport, with little explanation  Anchorage Daily News

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4 d. ago FAA cancels Newark airport ground stop after 'equipment' issue affected radio frequencies

Newark Airport faced flight delays as the FAA temporarily paused some arrivals due to "equipment" problems that are under investigation.

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1 week ago Scientists use new mathematical approach to protect aircraft from 5G interference

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have provided a new mathematical approach to protect aircraft from interference caused by mobile communications. The solution, published in IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, describes the shape of the ideal exclusion zone that protects aircraft while maximizing 5G performance. This zone is expected to inform aviation regulators and telecom authorities on how to deploy 5G networks around air traffic.

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1 week ago Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

The Trump admin's Transportation Department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate for potential candidates.

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2 w. ago Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

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2 w. ago View of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska, U.S.

View of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska, U.S.-Xinhua  新华网

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2 w. ago Sean Duffy details spat with Elon Musk over firing air traffic controllers, says cabinet must call shots

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy detailed his spat with Elon Musk over firing air traffic controllers during an appearance on the New York Post's "Pod Force One" podcast Wednesday.

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3 w. ago The FAA wants to hire 9,000 air traffic controllers. It won’t be enough.

The FAA wants to hire 9,000 air traffic controllers. It won’t be enough.  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago F.A.A. Plans to Hire 8,900 Air Traffic Controllers but Still Expects Shortages

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to “supercharge” hiring and training between now and late 2028. It would not be enough to end a shortage of controllers.

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